Crash Count for Manhattanville-West Harlem
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 715
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 350
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 98
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattanville-West Harlem?

Manhattanville Bleeds While City Sleeps—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Manhattanville Bleeds While City Sleeps—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Manhattanville-West Harlem: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Toll: Lives Broken, Streets Unforgiving

In Manhattanville-West Harlem, the numbers do not lie. Two people killed. Five left with serious injuries. In just the last twelve months, 76 neighbors have been hurt in 165 crashes. The old, the young, the ones just trying to cross the street. A 65-year-old was killed. Four children were injured. The city keeps moving. The pain stays put.

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. They killed. They left people bleeding on the pavement. Bikes and mopeds hurt people too, but the weight of steel and speed is what crushes bones and ends lives. The city’s open data shows the pattern: the deadliest threat is always the bigger vehicle.

Recent Wounds: No End in Sight

The blood is not dry. On June 26, a 24-year-old cyclist was thrown from his bike, face torn, after a crash with parked cars on Riverside Drive. City data confirms it. Last year, a 73-year-old man was killed at W 135th Street. The year before, a 25-year-old on an e-bike died on Convent Avenue. The names fade. The pain does not.

What Leaders Do—and Don’t Do

Council Member Shaun Abreu has backed bills to clear crosswalks and protect delivery workers. He co-sponsored a law to ban parking near crosswalks, aiming to keep sightlines open for people on foot and bike. He called the city’s detour for the Hudson River Greenway “shortsighted”, urging a real, safe route for the 7,000 daily cyclists forced into danger. But the city still relies on paint and signs, not real protection. The danger remains.

State Senator Cordell Cleare voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act. The bill would force repeat speeders to install devices that keep them from breaking the limit. It is a start. But the streets are still ruled by the fast and the reckless.

The Call: Demand More Than Words

The slow disaster will not stop on its own. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real barriers, not just promises. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Manhattanville-West Harlem sit politically?
It belongs to borough Manhattan, community board Manhattan CB9, city council district District 7, assembly district AD 70 and state senate district SD 30.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Manhattanville-West Harlem?
Cars and SUVs: 1 death, 36 injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 3 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 5 injuries. The largest vehicles do the most harm.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
They are preventable. Lower speeds, protected crossings, and real enforcement save lives. The same deadly patterns repeat when leaders delay action.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can pass and enforce laws for lower speed limits, clear crosswalks, and real barriers for people walking and biking. They can demand action, not just studies.
What has Council Member Shaun Abreu done for street safety?
He co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks and called for safer detours for cyclists during construction. But the district still waits for real protection.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
How many people have been killed or seriously hurt in Manhattanville-West Harlem since 2022?
Since 2022, two people have been killed and five have suffered serious injuries in traffic crashes in the district. City data confirms it

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Jordan Wright
Assembly Member Jordan Wright
District 70
District Office:
163 W. 125th St. Suite 911, New York, NY 10027
Legislative Office:
Room 532, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Shaun Abreu
Council Member Shaun Abreu
District 7
District Office:
500 West 141st Street, New York, NY 10031
212-928-6814
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1763, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7007
Twitter: shaunabreu
Cordell Cleare
State Senator Cordell Cleare
District 30
District Office:
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 W. 125th St., Suite 912, New York, NY 10027
Legislative Office:
Room 905, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattanville-West Harlem

Improper Passing Injures Motorcyclist on Parkway

A motorcycle and SUV collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. Improper passing left a rider with head injuries. The crash shows danger when drivers cut too close.

A crash on Henry Hudson Parkway at W 135 St involved a motorcycle and an SUV. One motorcyclist, age 39, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The SUV struck the motorcycle's back end. No other serious injuries were reported. Driver errors, including improper passing, led to the collision. The motorcyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal

A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.


Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash

Two women face indictment after a deadly Chinatown crash. The toll is real. The system failed to protect. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

CBS New York reported on August 7, 2025, that two women were indicted following a deadly crash in Chinatown, Manhattan. The article states, 'Two women charged in connection with a deadly crash in Chinatown have now been indicted.' Details on the crash itself are limited, but the indictment signals potential driver error or negligence. The case highlights ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in dense city neighborhoods and underscores the need for stronger traffic safety measures.


SUV and Motorcycle Crash on Henry Hudson Parkway

SUV and motorcycle collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. One young motorcyclist suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. The road left another mark on the city.

A station wagon SUV and a motorcycle collided on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan. According to the police report, one 20-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The crash involved both vehicles traveling south. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for the SUV occupants or other persons involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene

A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.


Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene

A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.


City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street

City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.

New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.


Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be

A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.


Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown

A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.


Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two

A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.


Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter

A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.


Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge

A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.

Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.


Taxi U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on West 135th

A taxi turned across West 135th. The cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. The rider fell. Blood pooled on the street. Shock set in. The driver turned improperly. The system failed to protect.

A taxi making a U-turn on West 135th Street in Manhattan struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The taxi's left side doors were damaged. The cyclist was listed as injured, while the taxi driver was not. The report highlights improper turning as the key driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes

Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.


Abreu Backs Safety Boosting Delivery Worker Wage And Workplace Protections

Council moves to shield delivery workers. Wage floors, tipping rules, and safety gear on the line. Workers face street danger daily. New rules aim to cut risk and boost dignity.

On July 14, 2025, the NYC Council will vote on bills to protect delivery workers. The agenda includes wage floors, tipping requirements, and safety measures. Council Members Shaun Abreu, Jennifer Gutierrez, and Sandy Nurse sponsor key bills. Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the package. The matter summary states: 'Council members will vote on a list of legislative items that would benefit delivery app workers.' These protections can improve worker well-being and bargaining power, reducing pressure to take unsafe risks. The council’s action targets the daily hazards faced by delivery workers on city streets.


Abreu Supports Safety Boosting Delivery Worker Pay Transparency Bills

Council ends Instacart loophole. All app delivery workers get minimum wage. Bills target pay, tips, and safety. Workers risk streets for every order. Law brings fairer pay, not safer roads.

On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced Intro 1133 and 1135 to close the Instacart loophole and regulate app-based delivery. The bills, led by Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Sandy Nurse, and Shaun Abreu, require all apps to pay minimum wage and restore upfront tipping. The matter summary: 'regulate the app-based delivery industry.' Sophia Lebowitz supported the action. Advocates say the package strengthens 2023's pay law. A safety analyst notes: mandating minimum wage improves labor conditions but does not directly affect safety, mode shift, or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.


Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Bike Rider

A sedan hit an e-bike on Marginal Street. The cyclist, ejected and bruised, suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.

An e-bike rider, age 31, was injured when a sedan struck him on Marginal Street near West 125th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved both vehicles making left turns. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Electric Unicycle Slams Cyclist In Park

A high-speed electric unicycle struck a cyclist on Central Park’s crowded West Drive. The unicycle rider landed in critical condition. Congestion and speed collided. Chaos followed. Bystanders watched. Sirens wailed.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-06) reports a crash on Central Park’s West Drive, where an illegal electric unicycle hit a cyclist. The unicycle, capable of speeds over 40 mph, struck Carolyn Backus, who was riding a standard bike. The unicycle operator was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. NYPD initially charged Backus with leaving the scene, but the charge was dropped. A spokesperson clarified, 'She also remained on scene for about 45 minutes after the crash and waited for paramedics.' The incident highlights risks from high-speed, illegal vehicles in crowded park spaces.


Three NJ Transit Buses Collide At Terminal

Three NJ Transit buses crashed at Port Authority before dawn. The impact shut the express lane. Buses stacked up. Service stalled. By midmorning, the ramp reopened. Delays lingered. Riders stranded in the city’s heart.

NY1 reported on July 2, 2025, that three NJ Transit buses collided at the Port Authority Bus Terminal around 6:15 a.m. The crash closed the express bus lane ramp, halting service and rerouting traffic. According to NY1, 'the collision happened around 6:15 a.m., shutting down the express bus lane ramp at the Midtown Manhattan terminal.' Service resumed by 10 a.m. with delays. The incident highlights the risks of crowded terminal operations and the cascading effects of bus collisions on transit flow. No details on driver actions or injuries were provided.


SUV Turns Left, Strikes E-Bike on Broadway

SUV turned left on Broadway. E-bike rider hit, shoulder injured. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the cyclist.

A Ford SUV making a left turn on Broadway collided with a southbound e-bike. The 22-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a shoulder abrasion. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver and occupants were not reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls. The cyclist was partially ejected and not wearing safety equipment, but the primary cause was the driver's failure to obey traffic rules.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18